why did he have the nickname black jack?
2006-09-14 05:41:49 · 3 answers · asked by dunno w 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
In 1897, Pershing became an instructor at West Point where he joined the tactical staff. While at West Point, cadets upset over Pershing's harsh treatment and high standards took to calling him "N*gger Jack" as a reference to his service with the 10th Cavalry. This was softened to "Black Jack" by reporters covering Pershing during World War I.
2006-09-14 05:44:29 · answer #1 · answered by Smokey 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
In 1897, Pershing became an instructor at West Point where he joined the tactical staff. While at West Point, cadets upset over Pershing's harsh treatment and high standards took to calling him "------ Jack" as a reference to his service with the 10th Cavalry. This was softened to "Black Jack" by reporters covering Pershing during World War I.
(Yahoo's filters won't allow the actual word, but it's a derogatory name for black people, and you can find it at the link below...)
Note: The 10th Cavalry was a black regiment (one of the original Buffalo Soldiers regiments) - hence the nickname.
2006-09-14 12:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by ³√carthagebrujah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because he always chewed black jack gum
2006-09-14 12:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by wheels 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋